irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0PARENT EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION ENABLES THE ORGANIZATION TO KEEP PARENTS INFORMED OF ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION, AS WELL AS OFFERING THE PARENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS THEIR CONCERNS.
- #2 $0FACULTY APPRECIATION PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS OF STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL TO RECOGNIZE THE EFFORTS & ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE SCHOOL'S FACULTY.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Appropriations
Reviews and recommends funding requests from student leaders, teachers, and staff for approval by the General Membership
College Committee
Supports families with college admissions guidance and assists in organizing College Night events
Diverse Learners
Advocates for students with IEPs, 504 plans, or twice-exceptional needs and works to enhance inclusive learning environments
Faculty Reception
Organizes receptions for faculty, including during Parent-Teacher Conferences and College Night
Independent Research
Expands research and mentoring opportunities for students and supports recognition events for research participants
Senior Events
Plans celebratory activities for graduating seniors and supports graduation ceremony preparations
Spirit Wear
Manages procurement and sales of school-branded apparel and merchandise
Spring Gala
Organizes an annual fundraising gala and auction event for the school community
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Parent-Led Education Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for inclusive education policies and student supportProvides advocacy and support for diverse learners, including students with IEPs, 504 plans, and twice-exceptional students, through monthly Zoom meetings and in-person events. The organization has been instrumental in shaping school policy, including the introduction of English composition courses, expansion of electives, and creation of an Open School Week policy for parent classroom observation.
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Regular School Community Meetings 1 activity
- Facilitates parent engagement and governance participationOffers multiple avenues for parents to engage in school life, including general meetings, committee service, elected office, and governance roles. The organization holds at least six regular meetings per school year (monthly from September through June), arranges featured speakers, and organizes workshops to support parent involvement in school decision-making.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Funds school programs and departments at Stuyvesant High SchoolProvides financial support to various academic, extracurricular, and educational programs at Stuyvesant High School through internal funding decisions and external grant proposals. The organization reviews and evaluates funding requests from student leaders, teachers, coaches, and staff at least twice per year and makes funding recommendations for approval.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Manages financial and administrative operationsExecutes financial policies and procedures to safeguard assets, maintain accurate records, ensure legal compliance, and draft annual budgets. Budgets are developed with input and presented to the Executive Board and General Membership for approval.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Manages fundraising campaigns and eventsPlans and executes fundraising initiatives including the Annual Appeal, matching gifts, cashback reward programs, and the annual Spring Gala auction. Raised $610,845 through the Annual Appeal and organized the "Run for Stuy" marathon event, including a shakeout run and expo, to generate donor-supported benefits for students.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Organizes academic, career, and college support programs for students and familiesSupports students through expanded research and mentoring opportunities, career talks with industry professionals and alumni, and assistance during the college admissions process. The organization partners with the College Office for College Night, hosts receptions during key school events, and organizes an event to honor students in research competitions.
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Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
- Organizes school community celebrations and merchandise salesPlans and implements events to celebrate graduating families, assists with graduation ceremony preparations, and supports school spirit through the procurement and sale of school-branded apparel and merchandise via online and in-person channels.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Distributes student and family resourcesProduces and distributes an annual handbook for freshmen that includes neighborhood information and a map, and provides a weekly bulletin listing extracurricular opportunities in STEM, arts, community service, and business to support student engagement.
- Supports communication and information access for diverse parent communitiesManages multilingual communication through weekly bulletins, newsletters, email forwarding, social media, and a website. Provides simultaneous interpretation in Korean and Mandarin at meetings, operates WeChat groups for Chinese-speaking parents, and organizes outreach to Korean parents via SPAKO to increase engagement among non-native English speakers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$817K
Contributions & grants$625K77%
Program service revenue$34K4%
Investment income$32K4%
Other revenue$126K
expenses
Total expenses$889K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$503K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.13M
Cash$1.13M
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.13M
Liquid reserves15.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- CAROLYN LIANG — ASST TREASUR
- CASANDRA CHEW — CO-PRESIDENT
- JEFF BUCKLEY — RECORDING SE
- KAREN SLOAN — CO-PRESIDENT
- SARENA SHEN — TREASURER
- SHAWEI WANG — 2ND VICE PRE
- TINA LI — 1ST VICE PRE
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- College Office Partner — Partners with the College Committee to support College Night and assist families with college admissions.
- Department of Education Government — Provides funding for the operation of the School Leadership Team (SLT).
- Department of Education Government — Recommends use of Notify NYC for emergency alerts and coordination.
- IRS Government — Files annual tax returns with the IRS and is listed in IRS Publication 78 as an organization eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
- Membership Toolkit Partner — Technology platform used to manage parent association accounts and access.
- NYC DOE Government — Budget and expenditure data for Stuyvesant High School is publicly available on the NYC DOE website.
- NYC DOE Government — Complies with Regulation A-660 established by the NYC Department of Education through periodic Bylaws review.
- NYC DOE Government — Follows NYC DOE regulations regarding parent eligibility and election rules.
- NYC Department of Education Government — Reference to DOE regulations and policies that govern school operations and parent association activities
- New York City Emergency Management Partner — Collaborates on emergency preparedness resources and guidance for New Yorkers.
- New York State Government — SLT is mandated by New York State.
- OneCause Partner — Platform used to host the "Run for Stuy" fundraiser.
- Stuyvesant High School Partner — Collaborates with Stuyvesant High School staff, including the Director of Family Engagement and the Internship Coordinator, to distribute the Student Opportunities Bulletin.
- Stuyvesant High School Partner — Receives grants and collaborates with the Parents' Association on educational and extracurricular programs.
- Stuyvesant High School administration Partner — Collaborates with school administration to support parent involvement and communication.
- Stuyvesant High School faculty Partner — Works with faculty to keep parents informed about educational and extracurricular activities.
- Stuyvesant High School students Partner — Engages with students to support parent participation in school life.
- Threadless Partner — Partner vendor for StuyPA spirit wear sales through an online storefront.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Equity-Driven Outreach for Inclusive Participationmethodology: equity-focused outreachBy using language- and identity-based outreach strategies, the organization increases engagement among non-native-English-speaking and culturally diverse parents, because culturally responsive communication reduces barriers and fosters equitable access to participation.
- Family-Centered Advocacy for Inclusive Learning Environmentsmethodology: family-centered advocacyBy engaging parents of diverse learners—including those with formal accommodations and informal needs—the Parents' Association collaboratively improves the learning environment for all students, because inclusive advocacy ensures that student differences are addressed through shared insight and systemic responsiveness.
- Parent Engagement as Partnership in Educationmethodology: parent-engagementBy engaging parents as active participants in academic and non-academic aspects of school life, the Parents' Association strengthens home-school collaboration and improves student outcomes, because sustained family involvement fosters a more supportive and cohesive educational environment.
- Participatory Budgeting for Democratic Resource Allocationmethodology: participatory budgetingBy involving the Executive Board and General Membership in a structured funding approval process, the Parents' Association ensures that financial decisions reflect community priorities and strengthen accountability, because inclusive decision-making increases transparency and trust in resource distribution.